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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.70, 254.72 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.70, 254.72 and 168.15 is: 231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.70 : 254.72 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.70/254.72 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.70x = 254.72 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.70x = 42,830.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,830.33/184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.90

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